Motorcycle Track Day Handbook - Softcover

Larson, Kent

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0760317615 ISBN 13: 9780760317617

Publisher: Motorbooks, 2005

Synopsis

For years track days have been popular activities for European motorcyclists. In recent years it has become a very popular activity in the U.S. as well. As traffic laws become increasingly draconian, roads become increasingly congested, and motorcycles become increasingly capable, more people are taking their bikes to race tracks. Currently there are a number of organizations catering to people who attend track days. But many people who want to ride on racetracks don't attend track days because they don't know how to prepare themselves or their motorcycles for the racetrack. This book will provide tell them everything they need to know to hit the racetrack: how to prepare their motorcycles, how to find organizations that sponsor track days, where to attend track days, specific information for the major racetracks in the United States, information on track schools around the country, and much, much more.About the AuthorKent Larson, an accomplished racer and a control rider for NESBA, one of the country's leading track day organizations, contributed the chapter on track days to our high performance riding book Total Control. Larson lives in Woodbury, Minnesota.

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Review

-UBG ad lady and wannabee racer Lynne Kandrick had this to say about the book:'From preperation to performance, set-up to pshycology, these guys tell it as it is with a good amount of humour thrown in. For anybody contemplating a track day this gives an insight into how to get the most form the experience. Practicale tips along with tried and tested theory put into a down to earth, enjoyable read.' --Used Bike Guide, April, 2009

I'm a WERA racer and also put on a couple track days for our local club, The Floribama Riders, at Barber and Talladega GP. This book is excellent for guys wanting to do their first track day all the way to the beginning racer. Covers prep, suspension, gear, etc. This book has been needed for a long time. -- --Ryan Nelson-

I found this book to be a great help with preparing to ride on the track. It goes over all of the basics (safety wire, suspension, protective equipment, etc.). Also, the author's writing style was humorous and kept me entertained. -- --Road and Track--

Edition details

• Publisher: Motorbooks
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760317615
• ISBN 13: 9780760317617
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128